Manufacturing Engineer

About Torus

Torus is a pioneering, sustainable energy solutions company based in Utah, dedicated to revolutionizing renewable energy storage and management. Our mission is to empower communities to become their own sustainable energy providers.

We are driven by a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability and community. We tackle critical challenges facing the American energy landscape. Our advanced Torus Flywheel™ technology charges and discharges electricity 16 times faster than traditional batteries, ensuring rapid response to grid demands and enhancing energy efficiency.

Our advanced manufacturing, research, and development facilities in South Salt Lake and Springville, Utah drive continuous innovation, and our commitment to American manufacturing ensures quality and reliability. Join us at Torus and be part of an exciting team that is transforming the energy landscape.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a key player in setting up and improving our manufacturing processes. The Engineer is responsible for supporting the production manufacturing specifically for our BESS (Torus Pulse) and potentially FESS (Torus Spin) products. The role is responsible for designing manufacturing fixtures, selecting equipment, optimizing production flows, and other similar duties. As a start up, there will be times when this role will require work outside its typical duties.

Responsibilities

- Specify, source and implement key production equipment and tooling.

- Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.

- Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.

- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods.

- Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.

- Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

- Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.

- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

- Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.

- Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs and entering data.

- Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.

- Maintains professional and technical knowledge.

- Create and maintain a clean and professional workspace.

- Encourage principles that create a culture of quality and safety.

- Lead in the “Design For Manufacturing” and continuous improvement process through the assigned product lines.

- Support product development activities.

- Complete other tasks as necessary.

Experience You’ll Need

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing best practices, including Lean Manufacturing principles

- Experience designing tooling, jigs, and/or fixtures using SolidWorks

- Experience optimizing production processes

- Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree or related field is required

- 1-5+ years related experience (or equivalent)

Who You Are

You’ll be a great fit if you have a passion for helping to solve complex climate challenges and are committed to finding new innovative ways to preserve and enhance our planet. As a member of a rapidly growing startup with an excitement to learn new technologies, you’ll add incredible value as a self-starter and apply your technical skills to empower our customers to discover, purchase, and install the Torus products that will help them live clean, renewable lives.

Our Perks & Benefits

- Employee Rewards Package including equity

- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

- Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance

- Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.

- Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage

- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

- Peer Recognition Program

Additional Details

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Experience Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering degree or related field is required, and

1+ years related experience (or equivalent)

Location The role is based in our South Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse (air-conditioned) with some remote work. May require occasional onsite work in Springville R&D warehouse (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned). A break area is available with refrigerator access, microwave, coffee maker, and drink/snack machines.

Compensation $80,000-100,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

- Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

- Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.

- Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.

- Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet.

- Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.

- Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

- Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.

- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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